I got a press release over the weekend from Broadway Dance Theater and I thought I’d share the information — since it’s art related and all. I have a special place in my heart for non-profit arts organizations, but I also respect small businesses. So here we go:
“So You Want to Be a Star…” is [...]
I was thinking about my schedule this evening, and I realized that I don’t think I’ve mentioned a neat little group here in Lakeland: ArtGroup. I first found them on meetup.com a few months ago, and I’ve been to a few meetings when I can. It’s a pretty small group with a solid core, and [...]
Another tip from Lakeland Local photographer Tom Hagerty informs us that popular Lakeland band Fat Clemenza (embedded music alert!) is playing tonight and tomorrow night at Ybor Cigar and Spirits. The club/smoking bar is at 5263 South Florida Ave. in the Lakeland South Center (near Outback).
photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local
Lakeland Local photographer Tom Hagerty dropped me a note about his friend, Lakeland musician Scott Morris. Morris will appear at Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub for a few Friday nights: December 19, January 2, 9, 16, and 23. All shows start at 8 pm.
Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub is at 111 S Kentucky Ave Lakeland, FL 33801. [...]
Eric Darius and his band will perform a free holiday show December 19 at the Lake Mirror amphitheater. The 6 pm to 8 pm show is open to all ages. Parking is available at the Lake Mirror Center and the Iowa Street Parking Garage. Food and drink vendors will be on hand.
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Just a couple of miles off I-75 on Highway 54 is Barnie’s Coffee and Tea of Lutz, Florida. It’s about a 50 minute drive from downtown Lakeland.
Now, don’t try to guess where I’m going. This isn’t a call to drive to a coffee shop 40 miles away when we have Black and Brew and Mitchells. (Even though I can’t get either to sell me iced tea at 7:30 am.)
The headline should have given you the clue.
Noel Rosa is playing live this Saturday the 29th from about 6:30 to 9 pm. Rosa is a local singer/songwriter who happens to play an amazing guitar. Here’s a clip:
I interviewed Rosa for an article due in January and had the opportunity to hear him play one of his new signature guitars. A wonderful sound from a new style instrument inspired by Rosa’s spine injury. A debilitating injury that kept him from touring for two years.
Recently was cleared to tour again, Rosa has a new EP and has spent the last three weeks traversing Maine. He’s now looking forward to playing close to home.
Rosa first made his name in the Christian Contemporary field (mp3 sample), but his new work is taking the artist into the adult contemporary singer/songwriter arena. So, if you’ve never heard Rosa play before, you’re in for a new treat. If you’ve heard him play, you’ve not heard the new Noel Rosa.